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Cooking with Chad

February 25, 2020 By Becky Colpitts

Nutritious, healthy recipes from ACHS and the Co-op Kitchen – Be part of our brand new cooking show!

The Littleton Food Co-op and Ammonoosuc Community Health Services (ACHS) are excited to announce a new food education series, “Cooking with Chad”. Classes are free to attend and everyone is welcome. This new series will be filmed in front of a live audience each month and will be available for viewing online, featuring a a different theme and new recipes designed to combine the best of in-season foods and produce with good nutrition, ease and affordability. Taste testing is involved!

Chad Proulx, nutritionist from Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, will be presenting these fun, fast-paced, FREE sessions full of cooking, sampling, and of course, nutrition discussion. Each month Chad prepares a fresh batch of fun recipes, and takes us step by step through the process. Class is held right in the co-op using seasonal ingredients, making it convenient to try something new and pull together your grocery list!

These workshops are free and walk-ins are welcome, but advanced RSVP is appreciated so we can have a headcount for class.

How to RSVP:

1. In the box below, enter how many people will be attending in your group.

2. A form asking for your contact information will appear.

3. Click the “Confirm RSVP” button.

4. Done! You will receive a confirmation email. If it doesn’t arrive in 30 minutes, check your spam folder.

Our Sponsors:

Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
Emma & Co. Consignment Boutique
Mascoma Bank
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Well Sense Health Plan
Littleton Food Co-op
Cabot Creamery
Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs

February:

Food for your Mood: Put a smile on your face and elevate you mood this month as Chad Proulx, Clinical Nutritionist at ACHS, discusses SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder, anxiety, and depression which happens to the best of us this time of year. How does our food choices influence our mood? Chad has some food insight and, of course, delicious recipes he is creating during this episode that will help you feel better all the way around! Here’s to that good feeling in your body!

Recipes:

Chad’s Chia Pudding with Mood-Boosting Toppings
Beet, citrus and avocado salad (with kitchen tip on “how to section citrus” demonstrated by audience member, Jill Burger)
Tuna and White Bean Salad
Stuffed Orange Peppers

Build Your Own Valentine Bouquet

February 14, 2020 By Littleton Food Co-op

Join local floral maven Lori from Deeper Roots and build your own hand-tied bouquet for Valentine’s Day! Choose from an assortment of fresh cut flowers and herbs to create something one of a kind to give to your sweetheart. She will have lots of additional grab and go options for you to pick from and make it extra special.

No RSVP is necessary. Price will vary, since flowers are priced a la carte.

10 Great Valentines Day Gifts You Can Get at the Co-op!

February 13, 2020 By Littleton Food Co-op

Need a last minute gift for your Valentine? We’ve collected together some special ideas, all of which you can buy right here at the co-op!

1.) Pamper someone with lotions, bubbles, face masks, and jewelry.

2.) Pucker up and pick up a bottle of fruit-infused brew to share with your sweetie.

3.) Need something to go with that bottle of beer or wine? Check out our wonderful local cheeses.

4.) Bring home a beautiful bouquet of roses, or a colorful custom flower arrangement made by Deeper Roots.

5.) Create a romantic mood with candles – we have lots of pretty colors and heartwarming scents to choose from.

6.) Chocolate is always appreciated! Make it high quality and fair trade with a bar of Tony’s Chocoloney.

7.) Did you know that mead is the traditional drink for newly married couples? That’s where the word honeymoon comes from, so mead makes a very sweet gift.

8.) Show your love for your beau and for the planet with eco-friendly presents that reduce waste.

9.) Brighten their day with a pretty potted house plant. We have flowering plants as well as trendy foliage.

10.) Warm their heart with high quality coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. We have fair trade, locally roasted, and whole bean coffees as well as a huge range of lovely teas.

Build Your Own Valentine Bouquet

February 13, 2020 By Littleton Food Co-op

No RSVP is necessary. Price will vary, since flowers are priced a la carte.

Cooking with Chad

January 28, 2020 By Becky Colpitts

Nutritious, healthy recipes from ACHS and the Co-op Kitchen – Be part of our brand new cooking show!

These workshops are free and walk-ins are welcome, but advanced RSVP is appreciated so we can have a headcount for class.

How to RSVP:

1. In the box below, enter how many people will be attending in your group.

2. A form asking for your contact information will appear.

3. Click the “Confirm RSVP” button.

4. Done! You will receive a confirmation email. If it doesn’t arrive in 30 minutes, check your spam folder.

Our Sponsors:

Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
Emma & Co. Consignment Boutique
Mascoma Bank
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Well Sense Health Plan
Littleton Food Co-op
Cabot Creamery
Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs

Cooking with Chad

December 17, 2019 By Becky Colpitts

Nutritious, healthy recipes from ACHS and the Co-op Kitchen – Be part of our brand new cooking show!

If you miss a class be sure to go to https://phlumestream.vhx.tv/videos/cooking-with-chad-s1e1

These workshops are free and walk-ins are welcome, but advanced RSVP is appreciated so we can have a headcount for class.

“A December to Remember”

Preventing cognitive decline as we age should be a priority for us all. Our best weapon against an aging brain is diet and lifestyle. Join Chad as he leads a discussion and food demo designed to spark your interest on brain health, and offer some realistic menu ideas that can please the whole family’s taste buds while promoting cognitive support.

Spicy Lime Black Beans

Brain-healthy ingredients = garlic, legumes, olive oil

Muffin-tin Quinoa Salmon Cakes

Brain-healthy ingredients = cold water fish, whole grains

Warming Carrot, Ginger and Turmeric Soup

Brain-healthy ingredients = garlic, ginger, turmeric

Spiced Pears and Pomegranate

Brain-healthy ingredients = nutmeg, cinnamon, almonds, pomegranate seeds (it’s also national pear month!)

How to RSVP:

1. In the box below, enter how many people will be attending in your group.

2. A form asking for your contact information will appear.

3. Click the “Confirm RSVP” button.

4. Done! You will receive a confirmation email. If it doesn’t arrive in 30 minutes, check your spam folder.

Our Sponsors:

Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
Emma & Co. Consignment Boutique
Mascoma Bank
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Well Sense Health Plan
Littleton Food Co-op
Cabot Creamery
Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs

Cooking with Chad

November 26, 2019 By Becky Colpitts

Nutritious, healthy recipes from ACHS and the Co-op Kitchen – Be part of our brand new cooking show!

These workshops are free and walk-ins are welcome, but advanced RSVP is appreciated so we can have a headcount for class.

How to RSVP:

1. In the box below, enter how many people will be attending in your group.

2. A form asking for your contact information will appear.

3. Click the “Confirm RSVP” button.

4. Done! You will receive a confirmation email. If it doesn’t arrive in 30 minutes, check your spam folder.

Our Sponsors:

Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
Emma & Co. Consignment Boutique
Mascoma Bank
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Well Sense Health Plan
Littleton Food Co-op
Cabot Creamery
Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs

Cooking with Chad

October 22, 2019 By Becky Colpitts

Nutritious, healthy recipes from ACHS and the Co-op Kitchen.

It’s time to get your Autumn on! Chad Proulx, nutritionist from Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc. will present another fast-paced, fun hour of cooking, sampling, and of course, nutrition discussion. Get some new ideas for your fall food shopping list as Chad prepares and talks around some recipes that are sure to find their way into your seasonal rotation. This month Chad will work to impress you with Creamy Homestyle Turnip, Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad, Pink Curried Lentils, and Vegan Pumpkin Pudding. Even the pickiest of eaters will applaud these dishes!

This class is FREE to attend, but RSVP is requested so that we can plan for class.

How to RSVP:

1. In the box below, enter how many people will be attending in your group.

2. A form asking for your contact information will appear.

3. Click the “Confirm RSVP” button.

4. Done! You will receive a confirmation email. If it doesn’t arrive in 30 minutes, check your spam folder.

Zucchini-Based Recipes for our Favorite Holiday

August 7, 2019 By Anastasia Maher

America’s favorite unknown holiday has fallen upon us. Did you know that more gifts are given today than any other major holiday? Okay, we made that up. But we didn’t make up today’s holiday (although we wish we could take credit for it). August 8th is National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. This gloriously green holiday was born out of the simultaneous realization that zucchini grows bountiful right around this time and there is only so much zucchini one can eat. Farmers and gardeners alike came to understand that the best way to rid of their excess fruits of labor was to slip across property lines in the dead of night and leave the desired amount of zucchini on the recipient’s porch.

The problem with this method is not the delivery, because that’s flawless. The issue is that everyone focuses on the ceremonial act itself and not what happens afterwards, specifically on the recipient’s side. What are you supposed to do now that you have collected the ceremonial zucchini from steps outside your front door?

Here are 5 creative ways to use zucchini this summer:

1. Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

For many, this recipe won’t come as a surprise or seem creative. Different circular vegetable imposters have been trying to invade the chip market for years. The great thing about this specific variety is the second main ingredient– the cheese. We won’t say that the cheese makes up for the fact that you have to eat a vegetable, but it might make it a little easier to ingest (or convince hesitant family members). For those who want to dive into the world of vegetable chips this is a great place to start.

2. Shaved Zucchini Salad

This recipe is like someone extracted all of the tastes you associate with summer from your mouth and put them in a dish– a summer salad dish nonetheless. This Shaved Zucchini Salad has notes of citrus, that fresh vegetable taste, and just enough pumpkin seeds to add an extra crunch and remind you that summer is ever fleeting. The addition of the macadamia nuts makes it a heartier salad without taking away from the citrus.

3. Zucchini-Herb Fritters

Zucchini-Herb Fritters are another way to introduce vegetables into more foods without making it feel like a chore. This recipe can be thought of as the best of both worlds; you can still enjoy your potatoes while getting a serving of vegetables. In addition, the sauce strays away from a greek yogurt sauce to a garlic yogurt sauce. The only indecisiveness around this dish is whether to serve it as an appetizer or side dish.

4. Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Zoodles (zucchini noodles) is another food trend that has been trying to make itself mainstream over the past few years. What might turn people away from this idea is that it’s tempting to leave the zucchini alone. However, zoodles cannot carry themselves like regular pasta. In this recipe, the zoodles are enhanced with a creamy avocado pesto sauce. The added tomatoes at the end give volume to the dish.

5. Chocolate Zucchini Bread

We’ve all had zucchini bread, but how many of us can say they’ve had a chocolate version of the classic baking treat? If you’re looking for a way to sneak vegetables into the mouths of unsuspecting diners, this is the way to do it. You don’t even have to tell them there are vegetables in it (as long as you can come up with an alternative source of the tiny green flecks in the bread). This recipe also exchanges traditional oils for applesauce to up the healthy ante.

We hope this gives you some ideas to do with your newly gifted zucchini. Or maybe you’ve been inspired to have a smaller holiday so you can keep more of your harvest for yourself and try the recipes for yourself. Either way, we hope you have a great National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day!

Sampling: Nutty Life Cashew Milk

March 23, 2019 By Littleton Food Co-op

Nutty Life Cashew Milk is passionate about bringing you delicious nut milks made with only fresh, organic ingredients. our milks are full of love… and free of additives, gluten, and dairy.

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